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An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Ob. But I see many are otherwise minded, and some teach otherwise.
Sol. Yet the judgments of the Lord are true: Gods word must and will stand howsoever we are minded.
Sol. Yet the iudgments of the Lord are true: Gods word must and will stand howsoeuer we are minded.
Ob. But may a man find help against any sin, from the word, and direction in all things? Sol, Yes, for Gods judgments are righteous altogether. They are exactly sufficient, to make a man a godly man, complete in all his ways, and to order him in all that justice he should perform, either towards God or man.
Ob. But may a man find help against any sinne, from the word, and direction in all things? Sol, Yes, for Gods iudgments are righteous altogether. They are exactly sufficient, to make a man a godly man, compleat in all his wayes, and to order him in all that iustice he should performe, either towards God or man.
Ob. But might not the hearts of men be delighted with other things, and mans estates made happy with other treasures? Sol. No, it is more to be desired (the word is) then fine gold, yea then much fine gold, sweeter also then honey and the honey-comb.